Vehicle Fire Results in Loss of Garage
Several area fire departments responded to a large 40′ by 80′ garage fire on Saginaw Rd.
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Snowmobile Accident Leaves One Seriously Injured
St. Louis County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a snowmobile accident with serious injuries last night in the Central Lakes area, south of Eveleth.
St. Louis Co. Rescue Squad Trains Over Shipwreck
ROV Devices Offer Clearer Image Under Water
Conditions were just right for the St. Louis County Rescue Squad to train in on top of the line equipment Thursday.
Superior Union Supporters Localize ‘Right to Work’ Protests
Dozens Storm Belknap and Tower to Support Unions
Things are heating up in Superior while union workers protest against Wisconsin’s Right to Work bill.
Solon Springs Students Learn to Ice Fish
Winter Tradition Kicks off on St. Croix Lake
It was a day of hook, line and sinker for Solon Springs Elementary students.
DNR Board OKs Northern WI Land Purchase
Northern WI Land Purchase Approved
The state Department of Natural Resources’ board has approved spending nearly $2 million to acquire an easement for about 21,000 acres in northern Wisconsin.
Annual Report: More Errors, Fewer Deaths in MN Hospitals
More Errors & Fewer Deaths Reported in MN Hospitals
An annual report on patient safety shows more errors but fewer deaths in Minnesota hospitals in the past year.
WI Assembly Hearing Set on Right to Work
Right to Work Hearing Set for Monday in Madison
The Wisconsin state Assembly’s Labor Committee has scheduled a 10-hour hearing on Monday on the right-to-work bill that’s rocketing through the Legislature.
Wisconsin Senate Passes Right-to-Work Bill Amid Protests
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a fast-tracked right-to-work bill with no Democratic support.
Plans for 9 Story Hotel on Park Point Revived
Developers with Park Pointe Inn Looking for Height Variance Approval
After two years on the back burner, developers are again looking to Park Point for their next big project, but not without major kick back from neighbors.
‘Love Your Melon’ Donates Hats to Duluth Kids
Putting a Hat on Every Child Battling Cancer
UMD students have made it their goal to put a hat on the head of every child battling cancer.
Duluth Elementary School Celebrates Black History Month
Daughter of Malcolm X Speaks to Students
In honor of Black History Month, Malaak Shabazz, the daughter of human rights activist Malcolm X, paid a visit to Duluth Wednesday.
Ice Caves to Open this Weekend in Bayfield
Bayfield Ice Caves Will Reopen, but Conditions Dangerous
For the third time this winter ice has formed along the Apostle Islands mainland ice caves.
UMD Event Looks Deeper into Diversity, Equity and Multiculturalism
2015 Diversity Summit Kicks Off
Organizers and attendees tell FOX 21 the 2015 Summit on Equity, Diversity and Multiculturalism is a one of a kind event because it brings different backgrounds and perspectives together in one place at one time.
University Drops Racial Descriptions from Crime Alerts
U of M Drops Descriptions from Criminal Alerts
The University of Minnesota will drop racial descriptions from campus crime alerts, unless the description of a suspect is detailed enough to identify the person.
Superior Rinks to Close for Season on Saturday
Rinks to Close for Season in Superior
Superior’s city skating rinks will be closing for the season on Saturday, February 28.
CN Train Derails in Central St. Louis County
Nine Cars Contained Potentially Hazardous Material
A Canadian National railway train derailed early this morning in central St. Louis County, near Cotton.
Hanger Hits The Road: Moose Lake
City Is Home To World's Largest Agate
In this edition of Hanger Hits the Road, we check out Moose Lake, where it’s got a world-record title besides its world class lakes, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Chester Chats Preview: 1900s Fashion
Fashion from the 1900s will soon be undressing at Glensheen Mansion.
Police: Driver Was Overdosing Before Accident
Duluth police believe the driver of an SUV was overdosing on drugs before she slammed into the Duluth Public Library on Superior Street Tuesday afternoon.
Fat Tire Biking Craze
It’s a craze that is gaining attention and momentum nationwide and in Northern Wisconsin. All it takes is two wheels and some good balance to join in the fat bike craze.
Suspect in Duluth Grocery Store Murder Put in Treatment
Judge Orders Treatment for Duluth Murder Suspect
The trial for the man accused of stabbing a woman to death at the West Duluth Super One is now on hold.
MN Lawmakers Push for Answer Over UMD Coach’s Dismissal
Lawmakers Want Answers About Why Miller is Being Let Go at UMD
Democratic state senators are pressing for more answers on why the coach of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team is being let go.
Duluth and Superior United Way Organizations to Potentially Merge
Leaders From Both Org. Talking About Uniting
Leaders from the United Way Organizations of Duluth and Superior are talking about merging.
Proposal to Merge Carlton, Wrenshall School Districts Voted Down
Wrenshall Voted Against 3-1
In a Fox follow up, the proposal to combine Carlton and Wrenshall school districts has halted.
Bayfield Ice Caves Could Re-Open This Weekend
Apostle Island Caves Might Re-open
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore officials say the popular ice caves could be open to the public this weekend.
Protests Planned Against Right-to-Work Debate
Wisconsin Could Be 25th Right-to-Work State
The streets of Madison are packed with Union Leaders fighting to stop Wisconsin from becoming the 25th right-to-work state.
Minnesota 2014 Fish and Game Licenses Expire Saturday
Minnesota authorities remind anglers that their 2014 fish, game and trapping licenses expire Saturday.
Berserkon 3 Kickstarter Underway
Organizers Hope to Make This Year Biggest Yet
Gamers will be taking over the Inn on Lake Superior this Spring.
Anti-Bullying Plays Held at Mesabi-East
In an effort to encourage people to treat one another with respect Mesabi-East School’s showcased two plays Monday aimed at anti-bullying.
HCC Nursing Program Expands Simulation Center
Life-like Mannequins Will be Used
Hibbing Community College is expanding its hands-on program for nursing students.
HCC Nursing Program Expands Simulation Center
Life-like Mannequins Will be Used
Hibbing Community College is expanding its hands-on program for nursing students.
Downtown Businesses Prosper After Busy Weekend
Tourism Increases During Hectic Weekend
With a hectic weekend in Duluth, businesses continued to thrive during all the craziness.
U.S Steel Site Cleanup Threatens Operations of Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
Future LS&M Operations Could End
Cleanup of the contaminated former U.S. Steel Mill Site in Duluth could start as soon as this fall. But, part of that effort will involve tearing out the railroad tracks running through that site.
Voting Extend for Contest Involving Grand Marais
Grand Marais in the Lead for "America's Coolest Small Towns 2015"
A Lake Superior harbor village beloved for its scenery, tasty eats and quirky artistic vibe – is currently #1 in the Budget Travel Magazine “America’s Coolest Small Towns 2015” contest.
Magnetation to Idle Plant in Keewatin
Mangnetation to Idle Plant 1 Facility in Keewatin
Magnetation LLC (Magnetation) announced Monday that due to low globaliron ore prices it will indefinitely idle its Plant 1 iron ore concentrate facility located in Keewatin, MN by the end of March 2015, placing the plant on a care and maintenance program.
Best Christmas Ever Volunteers Honored
Nonprofit Thanks Community Members for their Hard Work
A nonprofit honors locals who helped families down on their luck last Christmas.
Local Firefighters Prepare to Honor a Fallen Responder
Randy Hiti Died While Responding to Emergency
Volunteer firefighters with the Rice Lake Fire Department always wash their trucks but this time the mood is somber.
St. Paul to Discuss Park Area Where Landslide Killed Kids
St. Paul officials plan to discuss whether to reopen an area of a city park where a landslide killed two children in 2013.
WI Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Handgun Waiting Period
A Racine lawmaker wants to repeal Wisconsin’s 48-hour waiting period to buy handguns.
Special Report: Outdoor Options Part 3
Adventurous Groups Share Passion for Outdoors
Day Tripper of Duluth and Positive Energy Outdoors are groups that specialize in giving people the opportunity to sample what the Northland has to offer outdoors, year round.
Thousands Take Part in Polar Plunge
All of the anticipation and within moments the thrill of taking a cool plunge in Lake Superior is over for those that participated.
Cardboard Box Races
Consider the lowly cardboard box. It typically starts life as a merchandise container before being relegated to the basement for the rest of its days, but not always.
Man gets 25 Years for Kidnapping Estranged Wife
A northern Minnesota man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for kidnapping his estranged wife and taking her to Mexico in 2011, and robbing a Kansas bank along the way.
Minnesota Police Officer Shot
Minneapolis police have arrested someone in the targeted attack of a police officer that left him with a gunshot wound.
Special Report: Outdoor Options 2
Dark House Spearing, Hunting for Northerns
Dark house spearing rewards patient fishermen the ability to catch fish with the flick of spear.
Nearly 1K Prepare For Duluth Polar Bear Plunge
Money Goes To Special Olympics Minnesota
We’re closing in on the final hours until the 2015 Polar Bear Plunge. Close to 1,000 jumpers are registered, and well above $100,000 had been raised, as of Friday night.
Fish Fry Frenzy
Lent officially began on Wednesday, and for many the next few Fridays will be filled with eating fish.
Rice Lake Township Firefighter Remembered
57-year-old Randy Hiti died suddenly Wednesday night (February 18) while responding to a fire call.
Hayward Businesses Benefit from Birkie Visitors
Main Street Shops See Boost in Customers
Businesses along Hayward’s Main Street look forward to Birkebeiner visitors all year long as winter is considered the slow season.
